Hardwood Floors August/September 2025

When someone is living at the jobsite, confirm with the homeowners that furniture will be removed before your work begins, where to park, protect areas not being worked on, and safely secure equipment at the end of the day.

“The house should be cleaner when you leave than it is when you get there, regardless of whether it’s a brand-new construction home or it’s something 200 to 300 years old in rough shape.” — Aaron Sheaves, Sheaves Floors

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something extravagant that you handmade or purchased. When we’re at a jobsite for a decent amount of time, the saw station I use makes the flow so nice. I have my miter saw, I have my table saw, and a router station right there. I can make all my cuts, and everything is in one spot. It’s almost like setting up a portable shop.” Whatley advises locating the nearest source of power at the site to avoid not drawing enough power through your cords and tripping breakers. Additionally, set up your areas as close as possible to where the installation is taking place, giving enough space around saws and tools so you can still walk around the area. “Houses out here can be 12,000 square feet, so we cannot have our area on the opposite side of where we are starting. That would take way too much time to go back and forth,” says Whatley. “A lot of times, we

will set up and then tear down areas of tools and set them up in other areas as needed throughout the project.” CLEANLINESS After a workstation is in use, keeping it clean is key. This contributes to the safety and efficiency of your team while also keeping the homeowner happy. “That’s what the customers want,” notes Sheaves. “The house should be cleaner when you leave than it is when you get there, regardless of whether it’s a brand-new construction home or it’s something 200 to 300 years old in rough shape.” “Clients notice it right away, and it impacts their trust,” shares Cardona. “We clean continuously as we work, not

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